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New Zealand Music - Surveying The 80's is programme 1 of 7.
This series, "Recordings - A Perspective On The Past" is presented by Jack Body and looks at commercial recordings of NZ Music released in the 1980's.
Interviewed are Edwin Carr; Jonathan Besser; Martin Lodge and Noel Sanders; Kevin Oliff, the new managing director of KIWI PACIFIC Records; and Peter Nisbet, the general manager of the NZSO.
They discuss the release of composers' works, some of which the composer has waited many years to hear, not only performed but also recorded. Big change in technology with the introduction of the CD and the demise of vinyl.
Includes musical excerpts. They are:
1) "Birthday Offering" composed by Douglas Lilburn. Dur: 1'52".
2) "Mardi Gras Overture" composed by Edwin Carr. Dur: 44".
3) "Soliloquy" composed by Larry Pruden. Dur: 2'12".
4) "Murder Of Trevelyan" - (Jack Winter's Dream) composed by Ashley Heenan. Dur: 2'00".
5) "City Raga" composed by Jonathan Besser and Christopher Prosser. Dur: 1'40".
6) "Double Percussion Concerto" composed by David Hamilton. Dur: 1'20".
Recorded 19/06/1990 and first broadcast 01/10/1990 on Concert FM.
[Please note: the musical excerpts have been edited out of the online version due to copyright].